JULY 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
RASHAAN MELVIN
Panthers CB Rashaan Melvin retires Prior to the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday, Panthers CB Rashaan Melvin called it quits on an eight-year NFL career.
Returns to Carolina Melvin agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin appeared in 10 games (two starts) with the Panthers last season and totaled 16 tackles. The 32-year-old is expected to provide veteran leadership to a youthful cornerback corps.
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Photos of Rashaan Melvin in 2021 Melvin played in 10 games with two starts for Carolina this past season.
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Done for today Melvin (head) will not return Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin was playing an increased role Sunday with Stephan Gilmore on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With Melvin now sidelined for the rest of the game, Keith Taylor and Myles Hartsfield will likely be looking at extra opportunity.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Activated by Panthers The Panthers activated Melvin (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and was unavailable in Week 16. However, he'll now be able to return to practice and should be available for Sunday's game against the Saints.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 list Melvin (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin will be unable to play Sunday when the Panthers take on the Buccaneers. Playing mostly a depth role in the secondary, Melvin's absence will likely be supplemented by extra work for Keith Taylor and Myles Hartsfield.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant Wednesday Melvin (hand) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Melvin sat out of the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Cardinals, but he appears healthy and ready to return to action in Week 11. In six appearances this season, the veteran cornerback has played 112 defensive snaps and recorded 12 tackles.
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Sitting out against Arizona Melvin (hand) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Melvin's not ready to return from the hand injury that forced him out of Carolina's Week 9 loss to the Patriots. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 11 against Washington.
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Doesn't return after injuring hand Melvin (hand) left Sunday's contest against the Patriots early and never returned, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin registered three tackles (two solo) before leaving the Panthers' Week 9 matchup with the Patriots early. It's unclear if the injury is significant enough to impact his availability for Week 10.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster The Panthers signed Melvin to their active roster Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Melvin was elevated -- for the second time -- to the active roster ahead of Thursday's contest against the Texans, and he did enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The 31-year-old will operate as a depth option while Jaycee Horn (foot) remains sidelined. The Panthers also executed a trade to acquire CJ Henderson, so Melvin's role may decrease slightly when the newcomer gets fully acclimated to Carolina's defensive schemes.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumping up to active roster The Panthers are elevating Melvin from the practice squad for Thursday's contest against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin has now reached the two-time season limit for standard elevations from the practice squad, meaning the Panthers will have to sign him to the 53-man roster if he's to log any more appearances.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Carolina The Panthers released Melvin on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact After opting out of the 2020-21 season, Melvin joined Carolina expecting to compete for a starting cornerback role. The 31-year-old injured his groin in the Panthers' preseason finale and is slated to miss time. In the end, strong cornerback play in training camp from A.J. Bouye and Keith Taylor led to Melvin getting released.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injures groin during Friday's game Melvin didn't return after injuring his groin during Friday's preseason contest against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Melvin's injury is worrisome for the Panthers as they are already limited at cornerback with A.J. Bouye suspended for the first two games of the season. Keith Taylor and Stantley Thomas-Oliver will likely be the primary backups if Melvin is forced to miss time.
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